Eric and Phil return with a throwback format for this episode, diving into July 2025's entertainment landscape without guests or gimmicks—just two hosts chatting about what you might have missed this past month.

• Marvel pivots from Kang to Downey Jr as Doctor Doom after Feige admits "Kang wasn't big enough" to follow Thanos
• Neil Druckmann steps away from HBO's Last of Us ahead of season 3 to focus on Naughty Dog's upcoming game Intergalactic
• Neja 2 sits at #5 all-time box office with $2.2B, now getting English dub with Michelle Yeoh
• Hasbin Hotel returns October 29th with Patrick Stump joining cast as Abel
• Gaming updates include Splitgate 2 returning to beta and Helldivers 2 finally coming to Xbox

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Victor Larson joins us to share his incredible journey building NomNom, a unique trading card role-playing game that blends elements from TCGs, tabletop RPGs, and board games into an immersive gaming experience set in a world where "all doorways lead to NomNom."

• Created the world of NomNom as a creative playground for his diverse artistic interests
• Designed a unique setting where ancient technologies and civilizations create a sci-fi world that feels like fantasy
• Developed innovative gameplay where players assemble three-champion parties to navigate through sector-card dungeons
• Believes in the creative practice of "pastiche" - learning from others' art forms to develop your own unique style
• Collaborating with voice actor Bryce Papenbrook, who will voice a main character in upcoming NomNom stories

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Eric and Phil take a nostalgic journey through arcade-style sports games from the 90s and 2000s, exploring the decline of this once-thriving genre that prioritized outrageous fun over simulation.

• NBA Jam with its flaming basketballs, NFL Blitz with its bone-crushing late hits, and other classics represented a golden era of accessible sports gaming
• Both hosts reveal their "Holy Trinity" of sports games, with surprising choices making the cut
• Concern over concussions and injuries in real sports has made publishers reluctant to celebrate the physical nature of these older games
• The accessibility of these games welcomed players who didn't follow or understand the actual sports

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K-pop Demon Hunters blends spectacular animation with chart-topping music to create Netflix's biggest animated surprise hit of the year. Sony Pictures' animated film follows K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey who use their secret powers to protect fans from supernatural threats.

• Animation style draws inspiration from Spider-Verse and Mitchells vs. The Machines, offering something fresh compared to traditional Disney animation
• Music serves as the film's beating heart, with songs like Golden, Soda Pop, and What It Sounds Like climbing streaming charts worldwide
• Director Maggie Kang describes the film as her "love letter to K-pop and her Korean roots"
• Authentic Korean representation throughout, from character design to animation techniques specifically depicting Korean facial features
• Character dynamics feel genuine and lived-in, particularly the friendship between the three Huntrix members
• Strong potential for award nominations and franchise expansion

Letterbox'd Synopsis: When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren’t selling out stadiums, they’re using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.

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We dive into DreamWorks' criminally underrated 2022 animated film "The Bad Guys," exploring why this stylish heist movie deserves more recognition alongside studio favorites.

• Based on the popular children's books by Aaron Blabey
• Features an impressive voice cast including Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Awkwafina, and Anthony Ramos
• Animation style heavily influenced by "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" with a blend of 2D aesthetics and 3D modeling
• Combines elements of classic heist films like "Ocean's Eleven" with family-friendly themes
• Perfect balance of humor for both kids and adults with sophisticated film references
• Strong box office performance ($250 million worldwide) and critical reception (88% on Rotten Tomatoes)
• Sequel coming in 2025, making this the perfect time to catch up
• Animation quality and stylistic choices prove DreamWorks is evolving and taking creative risks

Letterbox'd Synopsis: When the Bad Guys, a crew of criminal animals, are finally caught after years of heists and being the world’s most-wanted villains, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save them all from prison.

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Longtime friend Erin, who works as Community Manager for 2K Games on Borderlands, joins us for a special reunion episode filled with nostalgia, cryptid sightings, and Hollywood career revelations.

• Harold and Kumar are getting a new sequel with original stars John Cho and Kal Penn expected to return
• Discussing whether early 2000s stoner comedies can successfully translate to today's entertainment landscape
• Erin shares bizarre cryptid sightings including an alien on a doorbell camera and a potential Bigfoot in New Hampshire
• Will Smith revealed he rejected Christopher Nolan's Inception in addition to The Matrix and Django Unchained
• Examining Hollywood's trend of producing sequels to films from 15+ years ago rather than complete reboots
• Reminiscing about our early content creation days

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Lalaine Art Geek shares her journey as a cartoonist, illustrator, and comic artist, revealing how her distinctive bold, colorful style has evolved from composition notebooks to digital platforms and print. Her vibrant approach to character design draws inspiration from some of your favorite franchises in pop culture, creating a unique style that pops off the screen and stands out at conventions!

• Creating character-focused art with a distinctive cartoon style influenced by Western animation
• Building an audience through social media by sharing sketchbook work and art process videos
• Transitioning from just creating art to selling at conventions starting in 2021
• Developing a unique aesthetic described as "digital art on paper" with bold, solid colors
• Collaborating with partner Philip on "Stitches," an original horror comic that has resonated with fans
• Navigating the convention scene both as an attendee and vendor
• Finding balance between creating art for business versus personal enjoyment
• Dealing with the emotional highs of creative success and lows of revenue fluctuations
• Planning for future projects including a second issue of "Stitches" and potential Kickstarter
• Maintaining artistic passion by setting aside time for personal creativity and self-care

You can find Lalaine Art Geek on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube under the handle Lalaine Art Geek, and check out her comic "Stitches" on Amazon Kindle.

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We dive into the world of park building games with a focus on Jurassic World Evolution 2, exploring its strengths, weaknesses, and the crucial role of mods in enhancing gameplay.

• Comparing Jurassic World Evolution 1 (2018) and Evolution 2 (2021)
• The experience gap between console and PC gameplay due to mod support
• Evolution 2's simplified approach compared to other park builders like Planet Zoo and Prehistoric Planet
• Game modes including campaign, chaos theory, and sandbox
• The limitations of the base game and how modders have transformed the experience
• Excitement about a potential Jurassic World Evolution 3
• Best practices for new players and recommendations for park building enthusiasts

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For this edition of International Feature, we dive into The First Slam Dunk, exploring how the 2022 anime film became the highest-grossing basketball movie of all time with nearly $300 million worldwide. They analyze the revolutionary animation style that blends 2D and 3D techniques while discussing whether it successfully welcomes newcomers to the franchise.

• Groundbreaking animation combining traditional 2D with CGI creates an immersive basketball experience
• Authentic basketball sound design captures the feel of being on the court
• Film's narrative structure alternates between championship game and character flashbacks
• Challenges in connecting with multiple characters within the limited runtime
• Comparison to other sports anime like Blue Lock and what makes sports stakes compelling
• The film's climactic final moments utilize innovative visual techniques
• Discussion of whether the film succeeds as an entry point for newcomers
• Box office success demonstrates the global appeal of sports anime

Letterbox'd Synopsis: Shohoku’s “speedster” and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. In his second year of high school, Ryota plays with the Shohoku High School basketball team along with Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui as they take the stage at the Inter-High School National Championship. And now, they are on the brink of challenging the reigning champions, Sannoh Kogyo High School.

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Perfect Blue, Satoshi Kon's 1997 directorial debut, stands as one of the most influential and psychologically complex anime films ever created, still inspiring filmmakers today with its disturbing yet masterful narrative about identity and fame. The film's ability to blur the lines between reality and delusion creates a viewing experience that continues to haunt viewers days after watching, making it a timeless psychological thriller despite being over 25 years old.

• Released in 1997, Perfect Blue was Satoshi Kon's directorial debut and first feature film
• The film's animation holds up remarkably well despite limitations with current digital copies
• Narrative intentionally blurs lines between reality and delusion, creating a disorienting viewing experience
• Explores timely themes about toxic fandom, stalking, and the dark side of the entertainment industry
• Heavily influenced filmmakers like Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream)
• Runtime of only 81 minutes, but feels longer due to its intense, layered storytelling
• Rewards multiple viewings as the complex narrative reveals more layers on rewatch

Letterbox'd Synopsis: Encouraged by her managers, rising pop star Mima takes on a recurring role on a popular TV show, when suddenly her handlers and collaborators begin turning up murdered.

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